Antique-Gown

So called Miser's purse, dated 1873, origin: England. Embroidered with small steel beads. Elaborately decorated ends. Two white rings for fastening. Because of the size and length: probably a man's purse. In good to very good condition. Slight flash rust on very few steel beads. Rare in this size.

The miser's purse was in style in the mid to late 1800's. Carried by both men and women to contain money, they were flipped over a belt, held in the hand, or kept in a pocket. The metal rings push down to contain the coins, which were inserted into a small slit opening at the middle of the bag. These purses were often hand made from patterns found in the magazines of the time.

Length: ~ 58 cm

Price: 270 Euro